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The Church Of St. Nicholas is in the walled part of Nicosia. The building was built in the II century, initially, there was a Byzantine Church.

Initially, the Church. Nicholas was built in the Byzantine period, and then during the reign of Lusignan, to the Church, were added some Gothic elements. After further changes by the Venetians in the 16th century it was transferred to the Greek Orthodox Church. During the Ottoman period, when it closed Christian churches, the Church of St. Nicholas turned to the indoor market, “the thought”.

The Mansion Of Dervish Pasha:

The owner of two stone mansions built in the 19th century was dervish Pasha, who published the first Turkish newspaper in Cyprus, “Zaman”. The mansion is located in the district of Nicosia is the Arap Ahmet in the walled part of the city. The mansion has two entrances. At the main entrance depicts Muslim calendar for 1219 year (1807).

The first floor of the mansion of dervish Pasha built of stone, and the other from Adobe. In the ornament of the ceiling of the main room attached to the building later, you can see a calendar for 1869. The building is designed in the shape of the letter “G” and has a spacious courtyard.

It is difficult to imagine a European city that boasts of so many attractions of the Catalan capital – Barcelona – Review: the Sights of Barcelona (Spain) – the City that always smiles!. The most interesting places to visit are really a lot, with the most diverse. Kind of attractions I’d say Central square of the city Plaza Catalunya, and is a popular tourist place as the boquería market -a Review: the Market of “La Boqueria” (Spain, Barcelona) – a Very colorful market in Barcelona!. and the famous Rambla – Review: Las Ramblas (Barcelona, Spain) – the Most famous and picturesque street in Barcelona.

If we talk about the architectural masterpieces of Barcelona, then of course it is impossible not to call the world famous Cathedral Sagrada de Familia, as well as slightly less well known, but also deserving of your attention due to its unique buildings La Pedrera and Casa batlló, which if you want you can read my reviews about Spain.

In my opinion, it is an amazing architectural masterpieces of the Catalan capital, built by the talented architects such as Antonio Gaudi and other, Continue reading →

There are many places where through the ages is preserved not only history, but also transmitted legends about the incredible residents that are invisible to us, but constantly reminding of its existence. It is about the places located in Europe and inspire fear in tourists, we decided to talk on the eve of all saints Day.

Bran Castle (Romania)

Bran castle famous for its connections with Vlad Tepes, better known as count Dracula. Vlad was – even by the standards of the XV century – an exceptionally cruel ruler, known for piercing through, not by cutting off heads of their enemies, though not to drink like Dracula, their blood. Vampire masks, blood-red wine and wooden daggers jostle for popularity in the market, located at the foot of the castle. Inside the castle wrapped spiral staircases and low doorways add to the sense of fear.

The Sedlec ossuary (Czech Republic)

It is a small chapel next to the castle, Kutna Hora contains the remains of up to 70,000 people and attracts around 200,000 tourists every year. This is largely due to the fact that the bones of these people were arranged in a bizarre art form. The interior of the chapel contains unique items such as a chandelier made of bones and garlands of skulls.